Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

The article outlines how cybercriminals take over YouTube channels—using phishing, stolen session cookies, credential stuffing and brute-force—to spread scams and distribute infostealer malware (notably RedLine, Vidar and Lumma). It cites real incidents and explains the increased scale and impact when popular channels are hijacked, then advises mitigations including strong unique passwords, 2FA (preferably app or hardware keys), caution with links and attachments, software updates, and reporting suspicious content.